What replaced the New Balance 880 v13?
Updated August 7, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The 880 v14 replaced the 880 v13 in February 2024 at the same $140 list. It cut about an ounce and a half, dropped the FuelCell insert for a single Fresh Foam X midsole, and moved the drop from 10 to 8 mm, the first geometry change in the line's modern history.
- New Balance 880 v13Sizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- New Balance 880 v14Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Aug 7, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The 880 v14 is 1.5 oz lighter
- 3.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 8 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: 880 v13 vs v14.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Changed characterThe return to form, by subtraction. An ounce and a half came off, the forefoot got real foam, and the 8 mm drop passed without protest. RoadTrailRun called it Back in Shape and a step back in the right direction after the v13; RunRepeat scored it 81. The most-liked modern 880, and the version traditional buyers now hunt on clearance.
Stick with the 880 v13 if
- You want maximum rubber underfoot; the v13's outsole is more durable
- Your orthotic pairs better with the v13's flatter, firmer base
- A 10 mm drop is non-negotiable for your calves or your fit
Move to the 880 v14 if
- The v13 felt like a brick; the v14 is the same shoe minus the brick
- You want a modern forefoot with actual cushion
- You run more than you walk in it; the v14 is far more versatile
Where the New Balance 880 is now
Two updates on, the 880 v15 (2025) is what sits on shelves today. Against the shoe you own rather than the one that directly replaced it:
- Weight is unchanged
- 8.5 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 6 mm
- New midsole foam
What loyalists said about the update
The consensus favorite of the modern line. Reviewers and owners agree the v14 kept everything the 880 stood for while shedding the v12-v13 weight, and its clearance stock moved fast once the v15 revealed where the line was going. The only recurring gripes are a warm upper and Fresh Foam X firming up in the cold.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining 880 v13 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Availability last checked Aug 7, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the 880 v14, these come closest to what the 880 v13 did.
- 10.2 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 36 mm heel
- $150 list
The Ghost is the other default shoe-store neutral: the same wide width run, the same walker-friendly brief, within $10 at list. Through 2023 the two were near-interchangeable 10 mm workhorses; the 880 v15 went max-stack and 6 mm while the Ghost stayed traditional.
Against your New Balance 880 v13: the same weight, 4 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $10 more at list.
- 10.1 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Pegasus is the benchmark neutral daily the 880 gets cross-shopped against: springier from its Air unit, $10 less, narrower width run. The 880 counters with widths to 4E and a calmer, more orthotic-friendly ride.
Against your New Balance 880 v13: the same weight, 5 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $5 more at list.
- 8.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $145 list
The Ride runs the same do-everything neutral brief on an 8 mm drop at a similar price. It is over an ounce lighter than the current 880 and stayed traditional where the 880 went maximal.
Against your New Balance 880 v13: 1.3 oz lighter, 6 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the New Balance 880 v13 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the New Balance 880 v13, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the 880 v14 a downgrade from the New Balance 880 v13?
- Not a downgrade, but a different shoe. The 880 v14 scores well with new buyers while changing the ride that New Balance 880 v13 loyalists bought it for. Read the spec changes before assuming it will feel familiar.
- How much lighter is the 880 v14?
- 1.5 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 8.7 oz against the New Balance 880 v13's 10.2 oz.
- Did the drop change from the New Balance 880 v13 to the 880 v14?
- Yes, from 10 mm to 8 mm. A drop change this size affects where your foot loads at landing, so plan a few easy runs to adapt.
- Is the New Balance 880 still made?
- Yes. The current version is the New Balance 880 v15, released in 2025, 2 versions on from the New Balance 880 v13.
- What is the closest current alternative to the New Balance 880 v13?
- The Brooks Ghost 18. The Ghost is the other default shoe-store neutral: the same wide width run, the same walker-friendly brief, within $10 at list. Through 2023 the two were near-interchangeable 10 mm workhorses; the 880 v15 went max-stack and 6 mm while the Ghost stayed traditional.